Technical Writer (Technische/r Redakteur/in)

We are looking for a Technical Writer (m/f/d) with talent for languages and passion for  IT to start immediately or as soon as possible at our headquarter in Hannover (List).

Your Job

• You will be a part of a multi-national product management team and help build products in our security, backup, and GRC suite, as well as internal tools.
• You create technical product documentation according to the DITA standard in German and English with the Oxygen XML Editor.
• You translate texts into other languages, mainly: German and English (French and Spanish is considered a bonus) and coordinate externally sourced translations.
• You coordinate the content of documentation with developers, and the product team.
• You translate or create texts for the user interfaces of our product suite in coordination with the product team.
• You create product change logs and release notes for upcoming releases.
• You answer questions about products that you have documented and facilitate transfer of knowledge across departments.

Your Profile

• You have a degree in Technical Writing, International Technical Communication, or a comparable qualification.
• You are fluent in written and spoken German and English (any other language is considered as an asset).
• You are a highly driven, goal-oriented and self-motivated team player who can deliver with minimal supervision.
• You can break down and communicate complex contexts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• You have experience with translation management systems such as memoQ or LingoHub.
• You are familiar with content creation with DITA.
• You are proficient in document structuring, can work under pressure on concurrent projects, and comfortable respecting deadlines.
• Ideally, you are familiar with software development, and SaaS products.
• You have strong analytical skills and good at researching information.
• You are a quick-learner and are keen to expose yourself to new technologies and ideas.

Your Benefits

• Temporary Employee Exchange Programme – we support you in working at our global office locations and exploring the world (e.g. Malta, Madrid, Montréal, Washington D.C.).
• Home office option and flexible working hours.
• Team events such as laser tag, escape room or get-togethers at our own legendary beer truck in Hanover – let us surprise you!
• Be-Active-Bonus – we subsidise your fitness memberships.
• Whether by car, public transport or bike – we make your journey to work easier with a free car park, GVH JobCard or bike leasing!
• Contribution to the company pension scheme.
• And of course the usual standards such as 30 days holiday, unlimited contracts, development opportunities, coffee, tea, soft drinks & fresh fruit, office dogs, no dress code and much more.

Homeoffice:
Umfang: Maximal 40%